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Building a global plastics pollution agreement that works for all: Is there a path to progress?
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As Time Runs Out on Plastics Treaty Talks, Industry Highlights the Need for Focused and Collaborative Solutions
Busan, Republic of Korea – (2 December 2024) Today the United Nations suspended the fifth round of negotiations on the plastics agreement (INC-5). The following may be attributed to Chris Jahn, council secretary of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), speaking on behalf of the Global Partners for Plastics Circularity (GPPC): “Today marks a… Read more
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As INC-5 Nears, Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Global Plastics Agreement, Provides Tools and Resources for Negotiators
Washington, DC – (20 November 2024) As negotiators will soon convene in Busan, Korea, for the fifth and final round of negotiations on the UN Global Plastics Agreement, the Global Partners for Plastics Circularity (GPPC) reaffirms its strong commitment to securing an effective agreement that helps end plastic pollution by the close of INC-5. We… Read more
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Opinion: What it takes to solve plastic pollution
Solving plastic pollution requires holistic approaches that deliver value across environmental, social, and economic areas. Read more
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As INC-4 Concludes, Plastic and Chemical Makers Urge Intersessional Work
Progress Made but Still Much More to Do Ottawa, Canada – (29 April 2024) The following may be attributed to Chris Jahn, council secretary of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), speaking on behalf of the Global Partners for Plastics Circularity (GPPC): “As the fourth round of negotiations for a global plastics agreement (INC-4)… Read more
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ICCA Press Release: New Economic Study Reveals Major Contributions of Plastic Industry to Global Economy
Report by Oxford Economics Highlights Unintended Consequences of Production Caps Read more
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In Lead Up to INC-4, Global Plastics Makers Urge Collaboration and Progress
Washington, DC – (15 April 2024) As the fourth round of negotiations for a global plastics agreement (INC-4) begin next week in Ottawa, the Global Partners for Plastics Circularity (GPPC) encourage negotiators to come with a collaborative spirit, identify areas of agreement, and make progress in drafting language towards a final text. Plastic pollution is… Read more
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Third Global Plastics Agreement Negotiations Make Headway on Solutions to Eliminate Plastic Pollution but Stronger Support for Circularity Needed
Nairobi – (20 November 2023) As the third Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) to create a global agreement on plastic pollution concluded Sunday in Nairobi, the following statement on behalf of the Global Partners for Plastics Circularity can be attributed to Benny Mermans, chair of the World Plastics Council: “INC-3 made progress towards an effective and… Read more
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Your Coffee Cup Needs a Climate Rating, Too
If you think getting your caffeine fix in plastic pouches rather than a cup is saving the planet, think again. Read more
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Second Global Plastics Agreement Negotiations Bring into Focus Practical, Effective Solutions to Eliminate Plastic Pollution
Paris – (2 June 2023) As the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) to create a global agreement on plastic pollution concludes in Paris, the following statement on behalf of the Global Partners for Plastics Circularity can be attributed to Benny Mermans, chair of the World Plastics Council: “The Global Partners for Plastics Circularity (GPPC) remain… Read more